March 15th, 2019

On March 15, 2011, war in Syria broke out after unprecedented anti-government demonstrations in Daraa were violently suppressed by the regime, triggering a multi-front armed conflict that has drawn in foreign powers and armed groups. Over the course of eight years, the war has dominated headlines all over the world; we have continuously witnessed disturbing images of destruction, violence, families torn apart and people risking their lives in search of safety....

March 1st, 2019

Every three months, we publish news-round ups on key issues, humanitarian reports and political conditions which affect HART’s partner organisations. Read about ISIS’ last enclave in Syria, Nigeria’s presidential election, and the release of 119 child soldiers in South Sudan by clicking on the country links below....

February 25th, 2019

A visit report from the latest HART fact-finding trip to South Sudan and the Nuba Mountains in Sudan presents an overview of humanitarian situations, provides first-hand evidence of human rights issues, and includes testimonies from local people, community leaders and political figures. ...

February 25th, 2019

It was an immense privilege to intern for four months at HART. Immediately the office team felt like family this was due to the very intimate size. I was given so much responsibility regarding the HART Prize for Human Rights, enabling me to develop skills and making me feel valu...

February 18th, 2019

The UN’s World Health Organisation reported that 35 children and newborns have died in the past two months after fleeing Islamic State to al-Hol Camp. Since the 22nd January, 10,000 people have left IS territory and were taken to the camp in Hassakeh Province which now supports 25,000 people....

February 1st, 2019

Download our latest briefing on the political and humanitarian situation in Nigeria from December 2018 to January 2019.
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January 28th, 2019

A report from the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), officially published in January 2019, has concluded that only 25 per cent of the population in Timor-Leste are food secure. Approximately 430,000 people (36 per cent) are chronically food insecure across twelve municipalities and the Special Administrative Region of Oecussi and Ambeno (SAROA)....

January 21st, 2019

Sudanese protesters, activists and opposition groups are showing resilience as security forces continue to brutally repress demonstrations. The civil rights revolution has now been likened to the Arab Spring uprisings of 2011, with 300 protests reportedly registered in cities and towns across Sudan since the 19th December 2018....